getting to know cartago, costa rica, ccs webinar presentation
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Getting to Know Cartago, Costa Rica
Wednesday, May 16th
4:00-5:00 p.m. EDT
WEBINARS
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Introductions
Summer Wick Program Advisor
Alumna of CCS Costa Rica, Ghana,
South Africa, and Thailand
Molly Hampton Program Site Specialist for Cartago, Costa Rica
Alumna of CCS Costa Rica,
South Africa, and Tanzania
Amanda Rosen Program Advisor
Alumna of CCS Thailand
Agenda
• Introductions
• Review of the Agenda
• About CCS
• About Costa Rica
• Fun Facts About Cartago
• Volunteer Work
• CCS Home-Base
• CCS Cartago Staff
• Cultural & Learning Activities
• Free Time
• Questions & Answers
• Next Steps
About CCS
Our Approach Respecting Local Expertise in
Community Development
• Volunteer Placements
• Placement Process
• Partner Programs
• In-Country Staff
• Cultural Immersion
• Home-Base located in a residential
community
• Cultural & Learning Activities
• Fostering Relationships
• Flexibility
• 4 Programs, 12 Countries, and Year-
Round Start Dates
Our Mission is to operate volunteer programs around the world in partnership with sustainable community initiatives, bringing people together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives and fostering cultural understanding. We are an international not-for-profit organization with no political or religious affiliations.
About Costa Rica
Our Two Costa Rica Program Sites:
• San Carlos
• Based in Ciudad Quesada
• Over 2,100 volunteers sent since 2002
• Cartago
• Historic Former Capital City of
Costa Rica
• Over 1,700 volunteers sent since 2004
CCS Costa Rica Pura Vida
Fun Facts
About Cartago
• In close proximity to San Jose
• Third largest city in Costa Rica
• Nearly 4,800 feet above sea level
• Home of the famous Basilica
• Sits at the base of Irazu Volcano
• Small but busy city
The CCS Experience
• Caregiving
• Healthcare
• Teaching
• Community Development
• Insight Abroad program volunteer work
Volunteer Work
Volunteer Placements in Cartago Ensuring our Volunteer's Impact on the Community Remains Positive
CCS Home-Base
• Lodging: Safe, cozy & colorful living
environment
• Location: Short walk from the city center
• Resource Center
• Meals: Three delicious authentic meals a
day by CCS staff cooks & safe drinking
water provided
• Transportation: Airport pick-up and
drop-off, and safe transportation to &
from volunteer placement
• Communication: Wi-fi & phone access
Your Home Away From Home Living arrangements, meals & more
CCS Cartago Staff
• Year-round CCS Staff & members of the
local community
• Director & Program Managers
• Jose Hernandez, Country Director
• Cooks
• Housekeepers
• Licensed Drivers
• 24-hour Security
In-Country Support Providing Expert Support for our
Volunteers and Partners in the Community
• Spanish lessons
• Excursions to archeology sites & museums
• Dance lessons for all levels
• Cooking lessons
• Guest speakers
Cultural & Learning Activities
Cultural Immersion Getting the Insider’s Perspective
Free Time
• Irazu Volcano, National Park
• La Basilica de Cartago
• Hiking
• Horseback riding trails
• Botanical gardens
Exploring Costa Rica A Chance to Explore the Community On Your Own
Enrollment & Pre-departure Support
• CCS HQ Staff were all volunteers before they were staff
• We work closely with local organizations to match
volunteer skills with the needs of the community
Support From Start to Finish
Program Site Specialists Program Site Specialists will prepare
you for your CCS experience &
answer your questions along the way.
Program Advisors Our Program Advisors are here
to help decide which country,
date & duration is best for you.
In-Country Support All our in-country staff members are
from the communities where we work,
living and working there year-round.
Alumni Action Network Become a life-long learner
about international issues.
Questions?
Next
Steps
Determine where, when, & for how long you want
to volunteer: www.crossculturalsolutions.org/enroll/enroll-checklist
Contact a Program Advisor
1-800-380-4777, Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EDT
Summer: [email protected]
Amanda: [email protected]
Upcoming Info Sessions
• Philadelphia, PA (May 30th)
• Houston, TX (May 31st)
• Santa Fe, NM (June 2nd)
• Newtown, CT (June 26th)
• Charlottesville, VA (July 22nd)
Find more events near you:
www.crossculturalsolutions.org/events
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Next Webinar: “A Closer Look at Tanzania” (May 24th)
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